Tag Archive | saying no

I do not accept your abuse. No, I do not deserve it. I do not buy your backhanded apologies, non-apologies, really. No, I’m smart enough to know the difference between the crap you are trying to dish out and a real apology. I will never accept future exploitation by you. The only reason you exploited […]

Those of us with histories of dysfunctional relationships really suck at math. Oh, I know, some of you will protest. You’re smart, geniuses in some cases. Some of you may have advanced degrees, even in professions that require a solid handle on mathematics. I get that. But when it comes to applying some principles of […]

Some of life’s painful moments aren’t so fun to revisit – but as a plaque on my best friend’s wall says, “When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.” Here are some valuable things I’ve learned, some far too late in life, but it’s better than not learning them at all. 1. Most people are nice, […]